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Brittany Green was one of more than 100 teachers in Illinois nominated for the award. The honor comes with $10,000 for the school and for Green to use toward professional development.

鈥淭o be honest, I was in complete denial,鈥� the superintendent said. 鈥淚t just never sunk in what I was really facing.鈥�

Brittany Green is one of six finalists for the 2022 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership for her work transforming Gordon Bush Elementary from a failing school to a 鈥渃ommendable鈥� one.

Metro East schools rarely have vegan or vegetarian lunch options, but that could change

The city bought the 100,000 square-foot facility last June to establish the center which will offer programs in welding, carpentry, construction and many other trades.

The school board approved recommendations of superintendent. Here are the details

Some major changes triggered by the pandemic have been made permanent. And the libraries are being honored for a top state award too.

The first hearing is set for Nov. 5 in Macoupin County.

鈥淕row Your Own鈥� programs are increasingly common. Collinsville School District 10 is expanding the concept with scholarships for students to pursue education degrees and, eventually, loan repayment for those who come back to teach in the district.

The president of the Illinois Education Association said it believes the governor鈥檚 vaccine mandate was legal and necessary to provide the best educational environment for students.

鈥淢ore than anything else, these lawsuits are major distractions for school districts that are working harder than ever to provide students an education in school in a safe manner,鈥� said the district鈥檚 attorney.

Vaccines and testing are two key tools for districts that are adjusting to a school year that鈥檚 very different from last year and the years before.